This hands-on STEM course (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) split in Semester 1 and Semester 2, is suitable for students who are interested in Applied Science, Engineering and Technology. In this course, Applied Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics are used to explore and explain current scientific issues in primarily a Maritime environment. Through these two Semesters, students become aware of the significance of Mathematics and Science to address a range of Engineering challenges. The Science and Mathematics studied also relate to many vocational pathways.
This course centres on personal and group research activities as well as practical exercises of design, construction and use of models to test theories, by using Mathematics, Science and CNC Laser cutting technology.
Although it is possible to choose only one semester, this choice will give students only 10 SACE credits/points. To get the full complement of 20 SACE Credits (10+10), and if students intend to choose Advanced Naval Engineering at a Stage 2 Level (year 12), it is highly recommended that students choose to do semester 1 and 2 (full year) at Stage 1 (year 11) level to get the full knowledge of the Curriculum in preparation for Advanced Naval Engineering at a Stage 2 level.
CONTENT ( 10 + 10 SACE credits )
Semester 1 ( 10 SACE Credits )
Engineering Activities: The exploration of Engineering Principles is used in conjunction with Mathematics, Physics and Science to study Submarines, Buoyancy, Density, Strobe lights and Synchronicity, Rotational and Linear Speeds of Propellers, Boomerangs (students make their own), Rotors, Helicopters and Drones.
ASSESSMENT
Practicals Inquiries: Density, Archimedes Principle and Buoyancy in Submarines – STEM of propellers and Boomerangs, cavitation, helicopters and drones.
Connections task – Group activity: Students research an aspect of submarine technology relating to the course and present their findings to the rest of the class as a group presentation where they showcase evidence of communication skills needed in Industries.
Personal Venture – Research: Students produce an essay about a chosen topic and are invited to reflect on their learning experience.
There is no examination required to successfully complete this course.
Semester 2 ( 10 SACE Credits )
Engineering Activities: The exploration of Engineering Principles is used in conjunction with Mathematics, Physics and Science to study the Physics of Sail boats, Aircraft and Wing physics, as well as Foil riding powered and sailing vessels. Students will also have the opportunity to design and build gliders to test their knowledge of Aerodynamics as well as testing remote land-yacht models. Time permitting, student will also design and build a full-scale land-yacht and test it on the basketball court to illustrate sail navigation principles. In the process, they will study the Physics Principles of Forces, Pulleys and Winch technology.
ASSESSMENT
Practicals Inquiries: Aerodynamic principles applied to glider design, Hydrodynamic principles applied to hydrofoil technology, wing surface to mass ratio relating to aircraft performance, Physics of Control Surfaces applied to VR F/A 18 flying, multiplication of forces and pulley technology. Land-yachts Technology.
Connections task – Group activity: Students research an aspect of Sail/Aviation Technology and present their findings to the rest of the class as a group presentation where they showcase evidence of communication skills needed in Industries.
Personal Venture – Research: Students produce an essay about a chosen topic relating to the course and are invited to reflect on their learning experience.
There is no examination required to successfully complete this course.
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